Visiting Authors

The Center for Children’s Literature at Carthage hosts many special events during the year, including workshops, reading programs, and lectures and seminars by noted authors and illustrators.

Children's author Robert Burleigh signs copies of his books at a Center for Children's Literature event. Mr. Burleigh is the author of more than 30 picture books, as well as poems, essays, many filmstrips and videos.

Past visiting authors have included:

• Ann Bausum
• Dr. Harland Hansen
• Laura Numeroff
• Andy Griffiths
• Jan Greenberg
• Graeme Base
• Timothy Basil Ering
• Robert Burleigh
  
• Anna Celenza
• Larry Dane Brimner
• Lois Ehlert
• Candy Fleming
• Florence Parry Heide
• Nonny Hogrogran
• Barbara Joosse
• Lois Lowry
• Gerald Morris
• Anna Myers
• Eric Rohmann
• Gary Schmidt
• Kimberly Willis Holt
  
  
  

Author Visit

Dr. Harlan Hansen spoke at Carthage July 30, advising parents and caregivers on preschool success.

Seuss-a-thon 2012

Get ready for green eggs and ham! The Center for Children's Literature presents the 14th annual Seuss-a-thon March 3.